OB/GYN Medical Assistant — Clinic Support & Patient Care

VHC Health; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

VHC Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for the OB/GYN Arlington team. The role supports clinical operations, phlebotomy, specimen processing, vital signs, and patient preparation while assisting with scheduling, billing, and EMR input.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, and a medical assisting program is preferred. A BLS certification is required, and prior primary care experience is valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Graduation from a medical assisting degree/program is preferred.
• Six months of healthcare experience is required.
• One year of healthcare/medical - primary care/office experience is preferred.
• One year of medical terminology experience is required.
• Knowledge of the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard is required.
• Experience in clinical pharmacology is required.
• Medical Assistant Certification or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is preferred.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the clinical environment is cleaned, stocked, and ready for patient care.
• Performs phlebotomy and prepares specimens for lab transport.
• Performs simple laboratory procedures and takes vital signs.
• Prepares patients for procedures and assists with patient flow.
• Provides general clinical support to physicians and staff.
• Answers phones, makes appointments, collects co-pays and payments, assists with billing, and updates the electronic medical record.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical assisting degree/program

Six months healthcare experience

One year healthcare/primary care experience preferred

One year medical terminology experience

Bloodborne Pathogen Standard knowledge

Clinical pharmacology experience

Medical Assistant Certification or EMT preferred

BLS certification required

Job description

VHC Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for the OB/GYN Arlington team. The role supports clinical operations, phlebotomy, specimen processing, vital signs, and patient preparation while assisting with scheduling, billing, and EMR input.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, and a medical assisting program is preferred. A BLS certification is required, and prior primary care experience is valued.